Where to start in Middle Earth SBG

The Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game is amazing! But it can be confusing when you are first getting started. This video will hopefully make it a bit easier to get started!

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[markgarland]

My brother and I, aswell as 2 of our friends, recently got back into MESBG. Now all 4 of us are hooked and meet up for beers and huge 4-way battles once a month. I really enjoy the comradery and the social aspect of it, anytime you can lose and still have a great time and feel like there's things you can take away from the game and learn from - you're on a good thing.

[danepatterson]

I bought a Mumak because I just wanted to paint one, now I find myself owner of the Pelennor Fields box and the box set of Eowyn and Merry. I'll figure out list-building some other time. I liked this video. It's nice to know a GW starter set has two solid armies in it.

[matthewlucas]

Thanks for being straight with us. Nice to see you tell newbies exactly what they need.

[garethmason]

I played this other day and omg best tabletop out there in my mind. So balanced and even a good build can loose. Rarely do i see meta gaming unlike in 40k and AoS. I also find the community better

[TinkerHell-]

I got "The three huntrs" pack and painted it immediately! I want

[ConquestCreations]

If you are a beginner and have any question post them in the comments and I'll get back to you!

[accentedreality]

I have the original Fellowship of the Ring kit. Several friends and I played in high school and custom painted everything from goblins to the Balrog.
Now, we're all getting ready to teach our sons for a 2nd generation of strategists! My 9y.o. is hooked (on simple rules, just goblins vs. elves for now)!

Great video, thanks for the info

[K_E_Robin]

To be honest. If I want to try play Middle Earth SBG, now after almost 20 years since I started with Warhammer and having a bit of a falling out the recent 10 years: I would definitly utilize the miniatures from North Star from their Oathmark Line! I'm getting so much 'Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings'-vibes from their Goblin miniatures! Love 'em!

[TheShelbyTheShelby]

Well if this isn't a well timed video. I just watched the faction video while procrastinating doing actual work, subscribed, and now this!

[eliavillhabrand]

Another tip is to pick a starter army that doesn’t involve to many colours. The first set i bought was Thorin’s company and it was not the best idea. I was only able to paint them by borrowing my friend’s paints.

[MotiCompleto]

God I got into this game when it originally launched. I must've been.... 8? Glad it got a bit of a bit of a revival a few years ago.

[DruidicMender]

I decided to start this also. I aquired some Serpent Horde Commanders, a box of Haradrim Warriors and just because I loved the model, a Mumak of Harad. I was always fascinated by Haradrim.

[zedthefatone]

I recently discovered your channel and I am really loving your content. I was wondering if you will ever do a video on Battle Companies? I think its a fantastic skirmish game and a perfect way to start collecting an MESBG army. Do you have much experience with it? any "tier list"" for certain battle companies (I hear some consistent opinions, but I would like to hear what you consider to be properties of a good/bad battle company)?

[jesusranchjohn]

Currently working my way towards completing an Isengard army, but God damn, if I am not super tempted to also build a smaller Army of Thror, too!

[iamlegend]

Thanks so much for this video. For a brand new player like myself these videos are super helpful! 👍

[matzomatics]

The supplements comes in 2 versions. 1 is with scenarios and so on, the 2. Containing only new profiles and legendary legions (the later is free downloadable from gw)

[IKMojito]

Fantastic timing, I just started shilling LOTR SBG to my mates

[wargamesgeek]

Great video really enjoyed it. I’ve subscribed 👍

[itootango]

Great video! What do you use for your army lists in ME-SBG?I can't find any blank roster sheets, so I guess most people are using an app?

[thetacoterror]

I just bought a large used Isengard army on ebay, I can't wait to get started! Any tips for batch painting Urukhai?